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Acts 8:15–19

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Acts 8:15

15Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:

Acts 8:16

16(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)

Acts 8:17

17Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

Acts 8:18

18And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

Acts 8:19

19Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.

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DEFINED WORDS

Acts 8:15

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

receive

To take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain what is given or presented.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Holy

Belonging to God or set apart for him; sacred; morally pure. Applied to God, it expresses his perfect purity; in Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit, it identifies the Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 8:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fallen

Having fallen; descended, dropped, been overthrown, or come into a lower state.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

name

A word or appellation by which a person or thing is known; also reputation, character, authority, remembrance, or the person represented, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 8:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hands

The end parts of the arms used for holding and working; also figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

received

To receive: to take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Holy

Belonging to God or set apart for him; sacred; morally pure. Applied to God, it expresses his perfect purity; in Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit, it identifies the Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 8:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

through

From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

laying

Putting, placing, setting down, applying, assigning, or imputing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

apostles

Persons sent forth with authority; messengers or ambassadors, especially those commissioned by Christ.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hands

The end parts of the arms used for holding and working; also figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Holy

Belonging to God or set apart for him; sacred; morally pure. Applied to God, it expresses his perfect purity; in Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit, it identifies the Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

offered

Presented for acceptance or rejection; presented in worship or sacrifice; or set before the eye or mind.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Acts 8:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Give

To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

power

Ability, strength, authority, dominion, or the right and capacity to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lay

Place or set down; also rested or remained in a recumbent position, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hands

The end parts of the arms used for holding and working; also figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

receive

To take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain what is given or presented.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Holy

Belonging to God or set apart for him; sacred; morally pure. Applied to God, it expresses his perfect purity; in Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit, it identifies the Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

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From verse 15

  1. Acts 2:38
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  2. John 16:23–24
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  3. John 14:13–14
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  4. Matthew 18:19
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  5. Philippians 1:19
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From verse 16

  1. Acts 2:38
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  2. Acts 19:2
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  3. Matthew 28:19
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  4. Acts 19:5–6
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  5. Acts 11:15–17
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From verse 17

  1. Acts 19:6
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  2. Acts 6:6
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  3. 2 Timothy 1:6
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  4. Acts 8:18
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  5. Acts 2:4
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From verse 18

  1. 1 Timothy 6:5
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  2. Matthew 10:8
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  3. 2 Kings 8:9
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  4. 2 Kings 5:15–16
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  5. Ezekiel 13:19
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From verse 19

  1. Luke 14:7–11
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  2. 3 John 1:9
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  3. John 5:44
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  4. Matthew 18:1–3
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  5. 1 Corinthians 15:8–9
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